City Heights E-ACT Academy vs Harris Academy Peckham
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City Heights E-ACT Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
460 students
Harris Academy Peckham
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
458 students
| Measure | City Heights E-ACT Academy London, London | Harris Academy Peckham London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #555 of 640 | #536 of 640 |
| National rank | #3404 of 4,090 | #3283 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 460 | 458 |
| Pupils on roll | 460 | 458 |
| Free school meals | 54.3% | 53.4% |
| Capacity filled | 41.8% | 50.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.6 | 39.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.5% | 35.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48.2% | 54.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.60 | 3.66 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | cityheightsacademy.e-act.org.uk/ | www.harrispeckham.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Harris Academy Peckham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.5 vs 21.7).
- •City Heights E-ACT Academy is the larger school with 460 students compared with 458.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is City Heights E-ACT Academy better than Harris Academy Peckham?
On the Success Index (England), Harris Academy Peckham ranks higher (23.5 vs 21.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are City Heights E-ACT Academy and Harris Academy Peckham?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City Heights E-ACT Academy: 460. Harris Academy Peckham: 458. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City Heights E-ACT Academy and Harris Academy Peckham rank in London?
City Heights E-ACT Academy is 555th of 640 and Harris Academy Peckham is 536th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).